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Interview: Swedish ambassador to Finland, Peter Ericson
In light of Sweden and Finland’s Nato accession, Peter Ericson outlines the importance of Nordic co-operation against Russian aggression.

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Foreign aid isn’t charity; it’s an investment in global security. Slashing it is a dangerous political shortcut
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Addis Ababa’s recently renovated Africa Hall is a symbol of the continent’s unity
The building’s sensitive restoration is a lesson in working together.

Three themes that will endure geopolitical uncertainty in 2025
Gorana Grgic, our new security correspondent, on what the year might bring and how to prepare for the unforeseen.



Interview: A peace mediation adviser on how to resolve conflict
For every fierce clash, there will be those behind the scenes striving to resolve it through diplomatic means. One such mediator, from Berlin’s Berghof Foundation, tells us the key steps to resolution.

Keeping press freedom alive in Hungary means saying no to politicians
It’s not easy running a media company in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary. Zoltan Varga, the country’s last independent media mogul, tells us about spyware, smear campaigns and expanding further into the country.

Antonio Patriota on his ambitions to repair the international perception of Brazil
Brazil’s diplomats are busy restoring the nation’s image after the Jair Bolsonaro years. We hitch a ride with the Brazilian ambassador to the UK to learn more about it.
